Mitchell Landing Campground
Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located in Big Cypress National Preserve. Access to the campground is along a secondary gravel road. Cell phone service is limited and it is highly encouraged that reservations be made in advance. Mitchell Landing Campground is open August 15-April 15 and offers 12 campsites. This campground allows for tent, RV, and travel trailer camping. Visitors may enjoy nearby activities such as off-road vehicle trail access, hiking, fishing, and our popular loop road scenic drive. The campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, and fire rings. There is no water available.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 9 |
| Tent-only | 3 |
Site guide
1 site. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Back-in | No / – | 6 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
15 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 14 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Campsites are $24.00 a night. |
| Dark sky | Inside Big Cypress National Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park |
Mitchell Landing Campground is a primitive campground located along a secondary gravel road. Campsites have gravel or grass pads and accommodate tent and RV campers. This campground offers vault toilets, picnic tables, shared food storage, and fire rings. There is no water available.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
From Naples follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles. Follow Loop Road approximately seven miles and turn left into the campground. From Miami follow US HWY 41 to Loop Road, Mile marker 40. The east entrance to Loop Road will offer easier access to larger vehicles.
| Nearest town | Ochopee, Florida |
| Coordinates | 25.7555° N, 80.9292° W · Directions ↗ |
Fire nearby
- PrescribedSet Cpi 6 Rx 1015
38 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.6 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 34.1 mi |
| RV sales & service | Holiday RV and Marine ↗ | 54.9 mi |
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Camping Mitchell's Landing Big Cypress Florida
Worth a stop
Mitchell Landing Campground is located directly off the popular loop road scenic drive. Shark Valley Visitor Center, part of Everglades National Park, is located 11 miles east. The Stairstep backcountry trails are accessible directly form the campground and they offer the only airboat trails in the preserve. The Florida National Scenic Trail is accessible 22 miles to the east.
- 9.5 miOasis Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
- 9.5 miOasis Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness begins about 3.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 3.5 miMarjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 1,296,500 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Natural features
The freshwaters of the Big Cypress Swamp, essential to the health of the neighboring Everglades, support the rich marine estuaries along Florida’s southwest coast. Protecting over 720,000 acres of this vast swamp, Big Cypress National Preserve contains a mixture of tropical and temperate plant communities that are home to a diversity of wildlife, including the elusive Florida Panther.
Recreation
Mitchell Landing Campground is a popular location for airboat users. It is part of the Stairstep backcountry unit, the only unit open to airboats in the park. Visitors with an off-road vehicle (ORV) permit can access airboat trails directly from the campground. This location also offers the opportunity for nearby hiking, fishing, and access to the popular loop road scenic drive.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Mitchell Landing Campground?
Sites at Mitchell Landing Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Mitchell Landing Campground?
Campsites are $24.00 a night.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Mitchell Landing Campground?
Check-in 02:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Mitchell Landing Campground have?
12 sites, including 9 standard sites without power and 3 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Mitchell Landing Campground?
The longest site here provides 14 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Mitchell Landing Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Mitchell Landing Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Mitchell Landing Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions. As of 2026-10-16, there is 1 active fire within 50 miles, so check current restrictions before you light one.
Source: Fire nearby
Is Mitchell Landing Campground good for stargazing?
Yes. Mitchell Landing Campground sits inside Big Cypress National Preserve, a certified International Dark Sky Park.
Source: DarkSky International
Is there cell service at Mitchell Landing Campground?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 5G and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Mitchell Landing Campground?
Mitchell Landing Campground is a popular location for airboat users. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Mitchell Landing Campground?
Ochopee, Florida. Mitchell Landing Campground is located directly off the popular loop road scenic drive.
Source: Getting there
What if Mitchell Landing Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Pinecrest Group Campground (0.7 mi), Midway Campground (7.5 mi), and Monument Lake Campground (13.8 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby